Madiha Samar Kamran - 100 Attributes of God

Title of Painting:  100 Attributes of God 

About Painting:  50x70cm, Acrylics on Canvas and gold leaf 

About the Artist:

Madiha Samar Kamran is Pakistani. She is part of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community. Currently she lives in Beijneshal with her husband and three children. By profession she is a food technologist and a researcher, but her real vocation is art. She draws, paints, sketches and plays with colors to deal with stressful situations as it provides her with a sense of relief. 

This work on the picture is based on the hundred attributes of God in Arabic. Muslims call it ‘Asma-ul-husna’. In dark and hopeless situations, the one who makes things right is called ‘Al-Wakil’.

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Ahmad Shawesh - Old City

Title of painting: Damascus, the old city 

About painting:   210 x 297 mm    

Draw: with pencil 

The ancient city is the historic center of Damascus, Syria. This quarter is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world.

“When I studied architecture, I always loved the beauty of the old buildings. Somehow, I recognized myself in them. I really like seeing something appearing out of nothing on a blank page. I like the feeling of seeing my memories come to life through drawing.”

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Vita Khaidurova  - Ceramics art

Vita was born in Borispol, Kyiv region. She graduated from the Kyiv Art and Industrial College and then went on to Kyiv State Art Institute. Her work has been shown in Ukrainian and international art exhibitions since 1989. She is a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine since 1992.

Already a renowned graphic artist and illustrator, now Vita is successfully applying her artistic abilities to create ceramics.

Since the invasion of her country, she has been living in Haarlem and can no longer bring herself to work with colour. This can be seen in the work shown during this exhibition.

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Marina Alyeyeva - Ukraine Petrykivka paintings 

After coming to the Netherlands, Marina, who has a background as an interior designer, decided to bring her Ukrainian culture here. Her works represent Ukrainian folk-art, but in her personal style. Its main ingredients are a colourful and cheerful palette, positive energy, and joy. “After the war started, I decided to dive into my culture and discovered the magic of my nation. Despite the hard times, Ukrainian folk-art is all about positive energy, gratitude to nature and a desire to live and love.” 

Currently Maryna gives workshops in De Stookkamer in Haarlem. Here people can learn a special technique called Petrykivka, using gouache.

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